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Private equity roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, making it a reliable path for Australian professionals targeting associate, analyst, and vice president roles at U.S. funds.
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Our Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Practice is globally recognized as a top-tier leader in both public and private M&A transactions. We deliver unparalleled legal services for complex corporate deals, offering strategic planning, due diligence, negotiation, and execution of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and other business combinations. Serving a diverse clientele, including multinational corporations, private equity firms, and banks, our team ensures regulatory compliance, manages risk, and structures transactions for optimal outcomes. By combining extensive legal expertise with deep market insight, we help clients navigate high-stakes transactions, fostering growth and creating value, solidifying our reputation as one of the premier M&A practices worldwide.
Position Summary
We are currently looking for a midlevel associate with private equity experience to join the M&A Corporate / PE practice in our NY office. This role will advise sponsors and their portfolio companies in connection with mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, JVs, corporate restructurings, and general corporate matters.
As well as possessing excellent academic credentials and legal knowledge, you should also be commercially minded, with a solid grasp of the market and an enthusiasm for the cut-and-thrust of deal making. Ideal candidates should have excellent drafting, writing, and analytical skills, strong attention to detail, organizational, verbal, interpersonal, and project management skills. Experience in drafting and negotiating purchase and merger agreements, equity documents (i.e., LPAs and LLCAs), and other ancillary transaction documents and otherwise meeting the day-to-day requirements of private equity fund and portfolio company clients is expected.
Duties and Accountabilities
- Represent private equity sponsors in M&A transactions and other investment deals.
- Draft and negotiate complex transaction documents.
- Supervise and train junior associates involved in transactions.
- Manage the execution of deals from inception to closing.
- Provide strategic legal advice to private equity sponsors and portfolio companies.
- Collaborate with internal teams and clients to ensure smooth transaction processes.
Qualifications
- 4+ years of predominantly private equity experience
- A Juris Doctor (JD) degree (LLM or foreign equivalent) from an accredited law school
- Admitted to the New York bar (or the ability to become admitted) and in good standing
- Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity, creative thinker
- Commercial and business awareness
- Outstanding communication skills
- Strong time management skills, ability to stay calm under pressure when juggling multiple projects
- Excellent drafting skills
- Driven by professional growth
- Strong professional presence
- Client service focus
- Team player
- Strong judgment
- Proactive, resourceful, takes initiative and a self-starter
- Fluency in English
Location and Compensation
- Location: New York
- Salary Range: US$310,000 - $390,000
This role reports to
Partner
Equal Opportunities
White & Case is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to creating a fair workplace. It is our Firm’s policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.
Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact talent.acquisition@whitecase.com.
Benefits at White & Case
White & Case LLP offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, vacation time, and leave programs (including parental leave). Exempt roles are also performance bonus eligible.
The Firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.
The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.
Note to Recruitment Agencies
Our internal Recruitment team manages all aspects of lateral hiring. All agencies must have signed terms of business—specific to the relevant office—before submitting any candidates. CVs or applications sent directly to White & Case partners or employees will also not be considered formal introductions. If you have questions, please contact the relevant Recruitment team. We work with our preferred suppliers when engaging agencies.
INTRODUCTION
Our Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Practice is globally recognized as a top-tier leader in both public and private M&A transactions. We deliver unparalleled legal services for complex corporate deals, offering strategic planning, due diligence, negotiation, and execution of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and other business combinations. Serving a diverse clientele, including multinational corporations, private equity firms, and banks, our team ensures regulatory compliance, manages risk, and structures transactions for optimal outcomes. By combining extensive legal expertise with deep market insight, we help clients navigate high-stakes transactions, fostering growth and creating value, solidifying our reputation as one of the premier M&A practices worldwide.
Position Summary
We are currently looking for a midlevel associate with private equity experience to join the M&A Corporate / PE practice in our NY office. This role will advise sponsors and their portfolio companies in connection with mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, JVs, corporate restructurings, and general corporate matters.
As well as possessing excellent academic credentials and legal knowledge, you should also be commercially minded, with a solid grasp of the market and an enthusiasm for the cut-and-thrust of deal making. Ideal candidates should have excellent drafting, writing, and analytical skills, strong attention to detail, organizational, verbal, interpersonal, and project management skills. Experience in drafting and negotiating purchase and merger agreements, equity documents (i.e., LPAs and LLCAs), and other ancillary transaction documents and otherwise meeting the day-to-day requirements of private equity fund and portfolio company clients is expected.
Duties and Accountabilities
- Represent private equity sponsors in M&A transactions and other investment deals.
- Draft and negotiate complex transaction documents.
- Supervise and train junior associates involved in transactions.
- Manage the execution of deals from inception to closing.
- Provide strategic legal advice to private equity sponsors and portfolio companies.
- Collaborate with internal teams and clients to ensure smooth transaction processes.
Qualifications
- 4+ years of predominantly private equity experience
- A Juris Doctor (JD) degree (LLM or foreign equivalent) from an accredited law school
- Admitted to the New York bar (or the ability to become admitted) and in good standing
- Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity, creative thinker
- Commercial and business awareness
- Outstanding communication skills
- Strong time management skills, ability to stay calm under pressure when juggling multiple projects
- Excellent drafting skills
- Driven by professional growth
- Strong professional presence
- Client service focus
- Team player
- Strong judgment
- Proactive, resourceful, takes initiative and a self-starter
- Fluency in English
Location and Compensation
- Location: New York
- Salary Range: US$310,000 - $390,000
This role reports to
Partner
Equal Opportunities
White & Case is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to creating a fair workplace. It is our Firm’s policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.
Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact talent.acquisition@whitecase.com.
Benefits at White & Case
White & Case LLP offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, vacation time, and leave programs (including parental leave). Exempt roles are also performance bonus eligible.
The Firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.
The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.
Note to Recruitment Agencies
Our internal Recruitment team manages all aspects of lateral hiring. All agencies must have signed terms of business—specific to the relevant office—before submitting any candidates. CVs or applications sent directly to White & Case partners or employees will also not be considered formal introductions. If you have questions, please contact the relevant Recruitment team. We work with our preferred suppliers when engaging agencies.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Private Equity
Frame your Australian credentials correctly
A three-year Australian bachelor's degree in finance or economics is accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for E-3 visa purposes. Get a credential evaluation from a DOL-recognized agency before you start applying so employers aren't uncertain.
Target funds with existing LCA filing history
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data to identify private equity firms that have filed LCAs for finance roles before. A fund that has sponsored E-3 or H-1B visa workers understands the process and is far less likely to back out over paperwork concerns.
Address the specialty occupation question early
Not every private equity title automatically qualifies as a specialty occupation. Make sure your offer letter specifies that the role requires a degree in a directly related field, not just any bachelor's degree, to satisfy USCIS's specialty occupation standard.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service post-offer
Once you have a signed offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork. This avoids the coordination delays that occur when a fund's outside counsel isn't familiar with E-3 filings specifically.
Negotiate who covers the LCA filing cost
The LCA filing through DOL's FLAG system is free, but some firms route it through immigration counsel and bill it back to you. Raise this in the offer stage. The E-3 lets employers pass certain costs to employees, but knowing what to expect prevents surprises.
Plan your consulate appointment around deal cycles
E-3 visa interviews at Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth consulates can have wait times of two to six weeks. Schedule your appointment as soon as your LCA is certified so you aren't starting a role late, which matters in PE where start dates align with fund timelines.
E-3 Visa Private Equity: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find private equity jobs in the U.S. that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search private equity roles specifically filtered for E-3 visa sponsorship. Most general job boards don't distinguish between visa types, so you waste time applying to firms that only sponsor H-1B. Migrate Mate surfaces roles where employers are already open to the E-3 process, which is particularly useful for smaller funds that aren't running large international hiring programs.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a private equity role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Private equity analyst, associate, and vice president roles typically qualify when the position requires a degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a related field and that requirement is genuine, not just preferred. The risk is roles defined broadly enough that any degree would suffice. Your offer letter and job description need to specify the degree field directly, not just list a degree as a general requirement.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for private equity professionals?
The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so you can apply and get approved at any point in the year. The H-1B registration runs once annually in March and has a selection rate well below 50% for most registrants. For Australian PE professionals, the E-3 offers a predictable, repeatable path that doesn't depend on lottery luck, and it renews indefinitely in two-year increments as long as you maintain a qualifying role.
Can I change private equity employers after my E-3 is approved?
Yes, but your E-3 status is tied to your specific employer and role. If you move to a new fund, your new employer needs to file a new LCA with the DOL and you'll need to attend a fresh consulate appointment for a new E-3 stamp. You can work for the new employer once your new visa is issued, so plan the timing with your current and incoming fund carefully.